Bachelor's Degree in Education – 4-8 Social Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Education
Concentration: 4-8 Social Studies
Hours: 120
4-8 Social Studies Overview
Â鶹ӳ»Ó°Òô's Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in 4-8 social studies prepares you for a career teaching history, geography, civics and government or economics in grades 4-8. You'll learn to guide students through historic events using evidence, view new ideas through historical contexts and demonstrate understanding and open-mindedness about the world and other cultures.
This program focuses on content knowledge, content proficiency, strategies, communication skills and analytical skills to help you become the most knowledgeable teacher possible with access to the most current educational trends, methodologies and technologies. Graduates will receive a Texas teacher certification and be prepared for a dynamic and rewarding career.
4-8 Social Studies Courses You May Take
Introduction to Teacher Education: An orientation to the organization and professional components of education in the United States with emphasis on Teacher Education in Texas.
Principles and Policies: Comprehensive introduction to economic principles and problems for non-business students. Resource utilization; price determination; distribution of income; fiscal and monetary problems; economic growth.
Texas History: Texas history from the beginning to the present time.
American Revolution and Early National Era: United States history from 1754 to 1815.
American Civil War: Traces the origins of sectional conflict, war and Reconstruction, 1848-1877.
Career Paths for 4-8 Social Studies
Texas is currently experiencing teacher shortages in elementary and secondary, bilingual/ESL, career and technical education, computer science/technology applications, mathematics, science and elementary and secondary special education. Teachers in these fields will have a broad range of choices in where they teach. Texas ranked No. 38 in the nation for teacher salary in 2013, with the average in-state being $48,110, though the median salary for Texas teachers, according to the BLS, is higher. The determines minimum salary schedules for educators statewide; it dictates that first-year teachers must be paid at least $28,080, and teachers with 20 or more years of experience must be paid at least $45,510.
Primary Careers
Certified texas teacher
- Early childhood education
- Primary education
- Secondary education
- Special education
- Fine arts education
- Physical education
- Health education
- STEM education
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